Silver Lake
Hernando County, FloridaEutrophic
Silver Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Hernando County, Florida. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Compared to the 22 other monitored lakes in Hernando County, Silver Lake ranks #15 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Florida DNR, last sampled 2023-06-19. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Very murky, less than 2 ft of visibility. Phosphorus level: 85 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 68.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 2 ft | F |
| Phosphorus | 85 µg/L | D |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 68 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #15 of 23 lakes in Hernando County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Silver Lake holds Grade D. 4 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- BSpring LakeHernando County · 7.4 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- BHernando-Spring LakeHernando County · 7.4 mi · Two grade letters higher (D → B)
- CHernando-Bystre LakeHernando County · 7.3 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
- CSumter-Big Gant LakeSumter County · 7.7 mi · Higher grade (D → C)
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Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-06-19
Monitoring stations: 1
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